Study Abroad in Limerick: Student Life

Student life in Limerick is centered on the campus, which offers students a choice of restaurants, pubs, a modern dance company, National Chamber Orchestra and a national art collection. The size and compact nature of the campus foster a close sense of community among the students and faculty.

Cultural activities

To introduce students to the life and culture of Ireland, the AIFS Resident Director organizes social and cultural activities throughout the semester. Weekly events include concerts, theater, walking tours and sports activities in and around Limerick.

Computer access and e-mail

The Information Technology Department provides computing, communications, printing and audiovisual services. Students have access to computers installed with a wide range of applications that have Internet access. Study abroad students receive free e-mail accounts. Access to the University network from a student's room is established on request, although Macintosh computers are not compatible.

Transportation

Students can walk from their housing to all campus facilities. A public bus from the University takes 15 minutes to Limerick City and departs every 20 minutes until 11 p.m. Public transportation is inexpensive, as are taxis from the center of town to the University.

University Sports Arena

The University recently opened one of the largest indoor sports arenas in Ireland. AIFS provides a membership to all interested AIFS students. The arena includes a 50-meter swimming pool; indoor track; 60-meter sprint track; four full-size courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton and indoor soccer; 45 cardio-vascular machines including treadmills, cycles and cross-trainers; and 35 resistance training machines and free weight stations. The arena is on campus, a few minutes' walk from the main academic buildings.